Purpose of Smudging

The purpose of smudging - also known as Space Clearing

“Smudging” is a practice that consists of burning dried aromatic herbs , spices and resins. It doesn’t matter if the plants are wrapped up, twisted or loose, the smudging process remains the same. Many religions and cultures believe that plant smoke brings their prayers to heaven.

The power of smoke

There is an ancient knowledge, that all plants possess a sacred and transcendental spirit, with the belief that it is possible to derive healing benefits on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level, purify the environments and use them as guides and as protections. This is an ancient method, which boasts millennia of history, when the link between the Earth and Spirit is sacred.

The shamans used the fumigation of aromatic plants mixed with resins to travel between dimensions, drive away dark beings and diseases, and to balance and heal. They immersed themselves in a state of trance, prayed, and invoked the spirits of Mother Earth and the Father Sun.

The use of plants for these ritual practices is not a new concept, nor a new age idea or the result of superstition. It is more a series of methods that humanity has used for millennia to keep in touch with the Earth and with the spirit of the world. It is something that has helped us heal and support.

Smudging has several abilities that can help us in various ways:

• Shifting and Clearing away stagnant energy.

• Shadow work; Letting go of negative self beliefs

• Self love; Accepting and Loving yourself first, Setting Healthy Boundaries

• New Beginnings; Moving into a new home, Opening a new business

• Bring Peace & Harmony back into your space after a heated debate.

• Restore Balance from the chaos of everyday stress

• Forgiveness - Letting go & moving forward

• Celebratory Occasions; Weddings, Births, Hand fasting, New Career, New Beginnings, Harvest Season

• Grieving; Death of a loved one, Relationship Break ups, healing from an Illness & Trauma

• Setting Intentions - Life purpose, Goals, Values

• Manifesting Abundance & Gratitude mindset

• Inner peace with Meditation & Mantras

• Rituals; Change of Seasons, Sacred Land site Healing, Moon phases, Summer solstice, Retrogrades etc..

What to Smudge

• Yourself & Others (always smudge in a well ventilated place)

• Respect people’s personal space , always seek their consent when smudging around them.

• Home, Office, Business, Wellness Spaces, Classrooms,

• Personal objects; Jewellery, second hand items.

• Ritual tools; Crystals, Oracle Cards, feather wands.

• Cars /Vehicles

• Sacred Indigenous Land Sites - Construction Land Sites - Home Renovations